Tour guide in Paris Catherine C.

Paris, France

English, French, Spanish

Tours Delivered,
Since

7.0

Hours, Avg. response time

I'm Catherine C., your private tour guide in Paris

Guide #26904

Welcome to Paris, I am a qualified art historian, but also a multi-award winning professional portrait painter. My work hangs in the US Embassy, Paris, the Légion of Honour Chancellery, international art galleries and private collections worldwide. I have spent my whole life practicing and studying art, from a Masters degree in art history, to the Ecole des Beaux Arts and independent art academies. During my studies I practised my craft as copy artist in the Louvre, a place I love and know by heart. Having taken a very similar path to the generations of artists before me, I feel a special connection with the art I present to my visitors. As well as private museum tours, I also work as Enrichment Speaker on Cruise Lines such as Celebrity, Princess and Cunard. Variety keeps me on my toes! Don't imagine that my very traditional painting style means I disregard modern and contemporary art! I was privileged to learn from descendants of the famous School of Paris and work in one of the last remaining artists studios from that period. I can give insights "from the horses mouth". I am accredited to guide visitors in the new Pinault Collection contemporary art centre as well as Centre Pompidou. Don't hesitate to ask for tours of museums that don't appear on my list, I will be more than happy to devise a custom tour for you. Silver Medal, Painting - Paris Salon 2023 Masters Degree Art History (UK) Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (London) Licensed Art History Guide-Conférencier Civilisation Française Diploma Sorbonne University Member of the French Federation of Guide-Lecturers (FNGIC) Art History Enrichment Speaker Celebrity/Cunard/Princess/Saga/Oceania/Fred Olson Certified First Aider (Protection Civile PSC1) I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences.

Delivers tours starting at

  • Paris

Tours by Catherine C.

Customize your tour

Contact your local guide to know more!!

Traveller reviews

5.0
  • Mark S.United States
    December 2025

    Catherine was very knowledgeable and compassionate on impressionism art. She was able to keep our kids (9 and 11) engaged and interested the entire tour. We were happy with the experience and the kids learned a little along the way. Highly recommend

  • Sarah C.Australia
    December 2025

    Catherine was an incredibly knowledgeable guide and adapted her tour to our 9 and 7 year olds. She kept them captivated throughout the tour while ensuring my husband and I were able to see all the key pieces of a Louvre first time visit. Highly recommended.

  • Darlene H.United States
    December 2025

    We loved spending our time with our guide, Catherine Chartier. She is an exceptional artist herself and trained at The Louvre. We learned so much about the history of the Louvre and progression of art over time. She shared how to look at art to see the artist’s intent and skill. If you’re thinking this could be dull or hard, it isn’t! Catherine’s passion as an artist and...

  • David D.United States
    November 2025

    Our tour with Catherine as great. Having a knowledgeable guide is the best way to experience the Louvre.

The Louvre with an Art Historian (PhD) - private tourVersailles Private Tour - Half DayParis Full Day with PhotosLouvre Museum Private Tour - Reserved Access Paris "On Demand" - Full day private tourVersailles Palace – Private half day tourPrivate “À la Carte” Paris Tour (Half Day) – Customized Experience with Licensed GuideEssential Paris: A 3-Hour Walking TourParis Highlights Sightseeing Private Tour With Mercedes V classBest of the Louvre - an aesthetic aventureParis "On Demand" Private Tour - Half day (Best seller)Normandy D-Day Beaches – Private Driving TourBestseller: First time in Paris tourD-Day Trip to Normandy from Paris Notre Dame de Paris and the Sainte ChapellePrivate “À la Carte” Paris Tour (Full Day) – Customized Experience with Licensed GuideThis is Paris! Full day private tour (Best seller)⚜️Versailles Palace and Gardens ⚜️The Louvre with a Doctor in Art History - Private tourHalf day tour of Versailles Castle with private comfort plus vehicle, Skip the line (AM/PM) Paris Half Day Private Food TourFalling in Louvre And Its Highlights With an Art Historian (reserved entrance)Private skip The Line Louvre tour.Private guided tour of the Louvre, Paris.Paris Full-Day Private Driving TourVersailles - Half-Day Private Tour🌸 Full day in Giverny & Versailles ⚜️Giverny + Versailles Palace & Gardens: Private Full Day TourLouvre Museum Skip-the-Line Private Tour – Art & Masterpieces Full day in Versailles: palace / garden / queen's hamletGiverny / Claude Monet - Half-Day Private TourParis Main Monuments Private tourEclectic Marais history & food private tourVersailles And Monet's Giverny Full Day TourHighlights and secrets in the LouvreParis Half-Day Private Driving Tour – Clear Insights & Key PerspectivesDay trip in the Loire valleyThe best of Champagne with a professional SommelierThe Orsay Museum with an Art Historian (PhD) - private tourParis in One Day